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The World Hindu Council of America is going to try to persuade Indian-American hotels and motel owners to place copies of Bhagvad Gita in rooms, according to the Times of India. It was unclear if this was in addition to or instead of the Bible. Do you think this will have any impact on America's understanding of Hinduism?
Religious and political officials from India's eastern state of Orissa have written to the Indian government and the U.S. embassy seeking action against California-based cafepress.com for selling intimate apparel imprinted with Hindu deities. The protesters are seeking an apology and the cessation of sales of the offending items. Should the company stop selling the apparel?
On January 28, the New Mexico State Senate will open to the sound of Sanskrit mantras. Rajan Zed will recite from the Rig Veda and Bhagavad Gita. After first reading in Sanskrit, he will deliver the English translation of the prayer. Do you know of any other state senate that has done something similar?
Don't know what to give a fellow yogi? Want to make sure you leave class with the right yoga mat? You can buy a personalized, embroidered yoga mat at justmymat.com. Mats are made from TPE (Thermo Plastic Estomer) which the company claims is biodegradable and recyclable. They come in four colors and cost around $40. There are even mats designed for pets.
Join Metta Journeys' inaugural trip to Rwanda May 3-11, 2008 with yoga teachers Sarah Powers, Janice Gates, and Chandra Easton. Daily yoga and meditation classes will be offered along with the opportunity to visit sacred sites and meet women who have played an instrumental part in rebuilding and bringing peace to their country after the 1994 genocide. A portion of the trip price will be donated to Women for Women International to support their work with the women of Rwanda. This trip is limited to 20 participants so some advance planning is in order. For more information, visit www.mettajourneys.com, email deepak@mettajourneys.com, or call 888-886-2425.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is scheduled to speak about "Engaging Wisdom and Compassion" at the University of Michigan on April 19th and 20th. The two-day educational program will be held in conjunction with a public talk on environmental issues presented on April 20th by the University of Michigan in celebration of Earth Day. Tickets went on sale on 12/10. For more information, visit www.dalailamaannarbor.com.
If you're a parent, you may have noticed your baby gravitating toward the gentlest soul in the elevator. That's because researchers have discovered that babies are more capable judges of character than previously thought. Infants can, in fact, pick out a good Samaritan, according to a Yale University study published in the journal Nature. Talk about beginner's mind. Anyone out there have first-hand experience they want to share?
According to the Associated Press, the House approved a bill preventing Myanmar's rubies and jade from entering the U.S. The bill is in addition to already tough sanctions against the ruling military regime that killed peaceful protesters and Buddhist monks in September. Do you think sanctions will work? What else can we do?
Whether you're just starting to study Buddhism or you're already on the path, "Ask a Monk, " an online information and advice service, can be an invaluable resource, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Ven. Shih Ying-Fa, the abbot of CloudWater Zendo, the Zen Center of Cleveland, tries to answer "Ask a Monk" e-mails within 24 hours. www.cloudwater.org/askamonk.html.
Immunologists and geneticists in India are working with Ayurveda experts in a first of its kind project to scientifically explain the physiological reactions that take place during Ayurvedic treatments.
Scientists are specifically interested in Ayurvedic rasayana therapy, which involves the use of herbal and mineral extracts to rejuvenate the body, and how these formulations may be rebuilding DNA. Narasimha rasayana and its supposed role in repairing worn out cells will also be studied. A related project will look at the relationship between an individual's genetic make-up and Ayurveda's dosha classification system. How has ayurveda helped you?
Visit the Volvo for Life Awards website to vote for one of the real-life heroes who are changing the world, like yogi Matt Sanford. Here is an excerpt of his story: "When only thirteen years old, Matthew survived a catastrophic car accident that killed his father and sister and left him paralyzed from the chest down. For twelve painful years afterward, he followed the advice of doctors: forget and forgo the lower half of his body. But then Matthew began studying Iyengar yoga to alleviate his physical suffering and find an inner sense of peace and harmony. It worked. Now forty-two years old, Matthew has become one of the foremost teachers in an adaptive yoga course for people living with a variety of disabilities: Mind Body Solutions. Matthew founded Mind Body Solutions (MBS) in 2001 to help people connect their minds more distinctly with their bodies." Three winners receive $100,000 to the charity of their choice so vote now at http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/cgi-bin/iowa/english/vote/quality/index.html#. For more on Matt, visit www.mindbodysolutions.org.
..and find out how to nominate YOUR hero for awards including up to $100,000 in funding.
The Hindu American Foundation has organized a letter writing campaign against the destruction of Hindu temples by Malaysian state government officials. A protest march was scheduled for November 25 in Kuala Lumpur but, according to Reuters, organizers of the event were arrested on November 23. For more information or to send a letter of protest, visit www.hinduamericanfoundation.org/campaigns_malaysia_temples.htm.
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